The Midwest Winter Sale 2008
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Please Note: A 15% Buyers' Premium is added to the hammer price of all lots in this sale.
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Lot Title:
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1820/19 (O-102) Capped Bust half-dollar, NGC MS-60
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Description:
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The Overton variety that corresponds to "1820/19 curl base 2" is not indicated on the NGC slab, but is easy to confirm as O-102, since the O-101 overdate features a "square base 2". Of course, the overdate feature itself is very obvious, which is a factor that compels this as one of the most popular "naked eye" varieties in the Overton series.
As an early half-dollar collector, your cataloger believes it is prudent to always approache the grade of a certified bust half with caution, but reflecting on the quality of the example at hand, the NGC assignment of an MS-60 grade seems highly appropriate. Unbroken mint luster penetrates all the fields entirely, though in keeping with the basic "mint-state" grade, it is weakest in the broadest expanse of the fields. There is no evidence of wear on the highpoints, though the cabinet friction makes its presence felt on the hair curl behind Liberty's ear - almost always the first place such friction is found. Finally, the eye appeal is actually quite good, with both faces displaying obvious original quality and outstanding strike details.
Really, the overriding factor that determines this coin's grade is the fragile luster, and that is due more to the dense patination than anything else. All in all, this is a very satisfying example of this popular variety that would look good in just about any cabinet of uncirculated bust coins.
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Low Estimate:
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$1,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$1,250.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,650.00
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Price Realized:
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$1,897.50 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 651 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $800.00 |
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1820/19 (O-102), 1822/1 (O-101), and 1824/2/0 (O-103).
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Rather nice as a trio, only overdate half-dollar appear here, and each should grade between VF-35 and XF-40, with luster apparent in all cases. Die-marriages... |
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| 738 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,200.00 |
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1820/19 "curl 2" PCGS VF-35.
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CONSIGNOR: How could I forget getting run up on this coin [laughs]? But for good reason, it's got to be the most conservative grade ever, even by PCGS standards. When have you ever seen a VF with... |
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| 558 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $975.00 |
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1820/19 O-102 Curl 2 PCGS VF-35.
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Despite a modest and completely accurate technical grade, this is simply an incredibly attractive coin. Integration of a diverse palette of lily green, aqua blue and mustard yellow colors evoke the... |
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| 1411 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $600.00 |
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1820/19 Square Base 2, O-101, R-2. AU-50.
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This sensational example, with much of its original luster virtually intact, displays intense, exquisitely blended tones of rose and blue. Some meager ticks and speckles, plus a few faint hairlines -... |
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| 584 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $800.00 |
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1820/19 NGC AU-50.
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This is an outstanding looking Half Dollar. The surfaces are dark pewter gray with abundant luster around the peripheries of both sides. The underdigit is clear and strong on this early die state... |
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